Design the middle school of the future! Magnolia Montessori For All is seeking consultants to help us plan the launch of our middle school, which will open in August 2018. We are Austin’s first and only public Montessori school. Past visitors have described our elementary school as “inspiring,” “refreshing,” “thought-provoking,” and “hopeful.” Come shape MFA’s Adolescent Community and the national conversation about what’s possible in education.
What will the Adolescent Community have?
What will we be designing? o Project-based, interdisciplinary curricular units o An innovative daily schedule o Student-led businesses o Service learning and internship experiences o Field trips and annual capstone excursions o A cutting-edge facility
o A brand new 10,000 sq. ft. openconcept facility o 100% personalized and competencybased curriculum o Small group advisories of 15 students or less o An innovative, passionate, and caring culture
Who is the ideal candidate? o At least 2 years of classroom experience at the middle school level (Montessori certification not required) o A passion for thinking outside the box o Knowledge of best practices and current trends in curriculum design o A commitment to anti-bias and anti-racist pedagogy
What is the commitment?
o July 2017 - May 2018 o ~10 hours / month (a mix of meetings & independent work) o Flexible location and schedule
How do I apply? Send your cover letter and resume to
[email protected] by June 1, including: o o
What interests you about this opportunity? What unique experiences and skills will you bring to the team?
